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The smuggling and ensuing investigation trapped Boise in a global web that spanned China, Florida, Panama and Montenegro.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Noel Quintana pleaded guilty to a smuggling charge as well.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Two San Diego men have been sentenced for smuggling vulnerable birds into the United States, with one heading to prison and the other getting hit with thousands in fines.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

When the BBC later approached Bawar for comment, he denied being involved in smuggling, claiming he was an impoverished shepherd.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

“I don’t quite understand the need for all this secrecy. Don’t law enforcement agencies usually want to publicize big arrests? Aren’t smuggling busts public information?”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix